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Virden, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Graham County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
192
Population
914/sq mi density
$112,500
Median Income
$23,925 per capita
$203,800
Home Value
$217,337 Zillow
61°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
455
Violent Crime/100K
1,516 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$112,500 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$203,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
455 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Virden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,771 ft (1,149 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 914/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6889°N, 109.0013°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Graham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Safford Regional (SAD) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (174 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in |
Virden has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (0.2").